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ArticleJournal of pediatric rehabilitation medicine2024

Factors influencing caregiver buy-in to early intervention physical therapy.

Andrea Fergus, Carlee Wyker, Nicole Heyl, Tayler Lewis, Katherine Hartsook

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Article in Journal of pediatric rehabilitation medicine, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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5 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Andrea FergusShenandoah University, Winchester, VA, USA.
Carlee WykerShenandoah University, Winchester, VA, USA.
Nicole HeylShenandoah University, Winchester, VA, USA.
Tayler LewisShenandoah University, Winchester, VA, USA.
Katherine HartsookGrafton Integrated Health Network, Winchester, VA, USA.
Shenandoah University · USHealth Net · US

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveThe family-centered care framework of Early Intervention (EI) has shifted the focus toward caregiver engagement, but the underlying processes that build this are unknown. The aims of this study were 1) to describe the process of caregiver engagement in therapy and (2) to identify factors perceived to influence caregiver buy-in, confidence, and engagement in EI.

methodsThis preliminary descriptive study utilized quantitative questionnaires and qualitative semi-structured interviews of EI participants (23 caregivers and four physical therapists). Interviews were transcribed and theme coded until saturation was achieved and a concept map was developed.

resultsAll caregivers believed that their children benefited from EI, that they were empowered and confident in caring for their children, and their quality of life improved based on the quantitative data. The qualitative data revealed that building a rapport and therapeutic relationship is the foundation to developing buy-in. Reciprocal communication is critical to the relationship and the buy-in. Caregiver knowledge and awareness of progress foster caregiver buy-in and confidence once the relationship is established.

conclusionImproved understanding of the factors influencing the development of buy-in will provide a framework for the clinician to enhance caregiver buy-in. Enhanced buy-in may promote parental engagement and improved outcomes for the child and family.

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CaregiversAdultChildChild, PreschoolEarly Intervention, EducationalFemaleHumansInfantMaleMiddle AgedPhysical Therapy ModalitiesQualitative ResearchQuality of LifeSurveys and Questionnairesbuy-inEarly interventionparental involvementtherapeutic alliancetherapeutic relationship

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